'What Happens Later' review: Meg Ryan's flight of fancy grounded by esoteric twists
As long as it’s a poignant reunion of exes, her rom-com with David Duchovny holds our interest, but then the story gets weird.
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As long as it’s a poignant reunion of exes, her rom-com with David Duchovny holds our interest, but then the story gets weird.
"What Happens Later" doesn't go for cuteness: It's a wistful, occasionally whimsical and ultimately poignant tale of midlife regret, writes Moira Macdonald.
Meg Ryan, the actor who charmed audiences in "Sleepless in Seattle," "When Harry Met Sally" and "You've Got Mail," is returning to the big screen in a romantic comedy she also wrote, directed and produced. Eight years after her last Hollywood film, Ryan stars in "What Happens Later" as Willa, a woman who reunites with a former partner ("X-Files" star David Duchovny) when they are both snowed in at an airport. Ryan said she spent three years working to bring the project to the screen. It premieres in theaters on Friday.
By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meg Ryan, the actor who charmed audiences in "Sleepless in Seattle," "When Harry Met Sally" and "You've Got Mail...
Meg Ryan reflects on making her rom-com return in 'What Happens Later.'